10 Counties with the Lowest Property Tax Rates in Wisconsin
If you are comparing property taxes across Wisconsin, these 10 counties have the lowest effective rates in the state. The lowest-rate county, Vilas County, comes in at 0.80% — 0.71% lower than the Wisconsin average (1.51%). The statewide effective rate is 1.51%.
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| # | County | Effective Rate | Median Tax | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vilas County | 0.80% | $2,166 | $270,700 |
| 2 | Sawyer County | 0.85% | $1,899 | $223,300 |
| 3 | Oneida County | 0.94% | $2,146 | $227,500 |
| 4 | Burnett County | 0.95% | $2,052 | $215,500 |
| 5 | Bayfield County | 1.07% | $2,432 | $228,100 |
| 6 | Door County | 1.10% | $3,350 | $305,800 |
| 7 | Washburn County | 1.11% | $2,305 | $207,900 |
| 8 | Iron County | 1.14% | $1,777 | $155,200 |
| 9 | Chippewa County | 1.16% | $2,754 | $237,700 |
| 10 | Forest County | 1.17% | $1,988 | $170,000 |
How this ranking is calculated
The effective property tax rate is the median annual property tax paid divided by the median home value in each county, expressed as a percentage. It is the most practical way to compare property tax burden between counties because it neutralizes differences in home values.
Counties with the lowest rates in Wisconsin often share a few characteristics: higher home values that compress the percentage even when dollar taxes are high.
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